NichiDict

負う

N3
おう
[ou]
Illustration for 負う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to carry on one's back; to bear; to shoulder

2.GodanTransitive

to take (responsibility); to assume; to accept; to bear (the blame, costs, etc.); to have (a duty, obligation, etc.); to become responsible for; to be burdened with (work, debt, etc.)

3.GodanTransitive

to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound); to receive; to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)

4.GodanTransitive

to owe (a debt of gratitude to); to be indebted to

5.GodanTransitive

to have (something) behind one; to be backed by

Examples

昔のお母さんは子供を背中に負って歩いた。

I walked carrying the child on my back.

彼は大きな責任を負っている

He bears great responsibility.

事故で重傷を負ってしまった。

I suffered serious injuries in the accident.